Fayette County K-9 seizes 3.5 kilos of cocaine during traffic stop

FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas - The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says a Narcotics K-9 Unit has seized about $350,000 worth of cocaine during a traffic stop Wednesday.

(Fayette County Sheriff's Office)

Sgt Randy Thumann and partner Kolt stopped a Lincoln SUV on I-10 just before 1:30 p.m. June 3 for a traffic violation. After speaking to the driver, FCSO says the sergeant saw several indicators of drug smuggling.

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After further investigation, Thumann found approximately 3.5 kilograms of cocaine and money from drug proceeds, says FCSO, which added that the cocaine has a street value of about $350,000.

Gabriela Angelica Machado, 24, of Laredo was arrested for felony cocaine possession and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center.

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